Author: Annelyn Russ

Murdaugh Murder Trial Enters Its Sixth Week

54-year-old Murdaugh is on trial facing charges for the death of his wife, Maggie, and youngest son, Paul.

The trial against Alex Murdaugh entered its sixth week Monday morning. 54-year-old Murdaugh is on trial facing charges for the death of his wife, Maggie, and youngest son, Paul. Murdaugh himself took the stand last week and maintains that he did not kill his wife or son. Prosecutors rested their case last week after calling their last witness to the…

2 Million Cosori Air Fryers Recalled Due To Fire Risk

The recalled products were sold between June 2018 through December 2022 at retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, Home Depot, and Target.

A recall has been placed on 2 million Cosori air fryers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said that consumers should stop usage of the products immediately due to possible fire risk. The agency said it has received 205 incident reports of the air fryers catching fire, burning, melting, overheating, and smoking. 10 of the reports resulted in minor, superficial…

Supreme Court To Hear Two Cases Regarding Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Justices will hear one case brought by six Republican-led states as well as another case brought by two borrowers in Texas.

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear two cases concerning President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program on Tuesday. The program would cancel $20 thousand of student loan borrowers debt depending on the outcome of the hearing. When the Justices rule, their decision will determine when payments on federal student loans will resume. This comes as the pandemic-related pause…

Shipment Resumes For Contaminated Waste From Ohio Train Derailment

Earlier this month, a Norfolk Southern Railway train that was transporting toxic chemicals derailed. The Environmental Protection Agency ordered a shipment halt so that it could review the company's plans for disposal.

Shipments of contaminated liquid and soil have been approved to resume out of East Palestine, Ohio. Earlier this month, a Norfolk Southern Railway train that was transporting toxic chemicals derailed. The Environmental Protection Agency ordered a shipment halt so that it could review the company’s plans for disposal. Shipments are now set to be transported to two EPA-certified facilities in…

Ship Transporting Migrants Wrecked Resulting In Deaths

It is unclear how many people are still missing and the death toll is expected to rise.

A boat carrying migrants fell apart after hitting rocks off the coast of Calabria, Italy. The boat took off from the Turkish city of Izmir with 140 to 150 people aboard the vessel. At least 61 deaths have been recorded so far including an infant. Nearly 80 people have been saved from the water so far clinging to pieces of…

DOJ Seeks Court Sanctions Against Google Over Chat Log History

The DOJ said that Google should face court sanctions over "intentional and repeated destruction" of company chat logs that the U.S. government expected to use in its anti-trust case targeting Google's search business.

The Justice Department is seeking sanctions against Google over chat log history. The DOJ said that Google should face court sanctions over “intentional and repeated destruction” of company chat logs that the U.S. government expected to use in its anti-trust case targeting Google’s search business. Google maintained a policy of deleting certain employee chats automatically after 24 hours despite promises…

Florida Students Protest DeSantis Policies

The Florida governor previously announced plans to ban colleges and universities from hosting programs on diversity, equality, and inclusion.

On Thursday, hundreds of students across Florida walked out in protest against Governor Ron DeSantis and his policies regarding higher education. The students walked out of their classrooms at the University of South Florida, University of Florida, Florida State University, and more, rebelling against DeSantis’ efforts. The Florida governor previously announced plans to ban colleges and universities from hosting programs…

S.C. Elementary Student Brings Knife To School With Intent To Harm

The child explained that he learned how to conduct such actions from the Horror film "Chucky".

On Thursday, a 7-year-old child brought a knife to Cherryvale Elementary School in Sumter, South Carolina. The stainless-steel kitchen knife was just over 12-inches long with a seven-inch blade. The child brought it from home in their book bag and threatened their classmates and teacher. When asked why he brought the knife with him he stated that he wanted to…

NTSB Explains The Ohio Train Derailment

The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on the investigation that stated one of the train's cars carrying plastic pellets was heated by a hot axle that sparked the initial fire.

The cause of the Norfolk Southern Railway train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, has been explained. Federal officials released a report that concluded the toxic train wreck was 100% preventable. An investigation was opened after the crash on February 3rd and resulted in the evacuation of the surrounding areas due to the release of toxic chemicals. The NTSB released its…

Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Reaches One Year Mark

On the anniversary, the U.S. announced a new package of long-term security assistance for Ukraine.

February 24th marks one year since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. On the anniversary, the U.S. announced a new package of long-term security assistance for Ukraine. It will include a $2 billion commitment to send more rounds of ammunition and a variety of small, high-tech drones into the fight. The aid announcement comes a few days after President Biden…